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David “D.B.S.” Jeyaraj, NF ’89, a Sri Lankan journalist who covered ethnic conflict and civil war in his country, dies at 71

David “D.B.S.” Jeyaraj, NF ’89, a Sri Lankan journalist who covered ethnic conflict and civil war in his country, dies at 71

David Buell Sabapathy “D.B.S.” Jeyaraj, a political journalist and columnist who reported on events in Sri Lanka both on the ground and while living in exile in Canada for nearly…
May 31, 2026
Karol Szyndzielorz, NF ’78, a leading print and broadcast journalist in Poland, dies at 89

Karol Szyndzielorz, NF ’78, a leading print and broadcast journalist in Poland, dies at 89

Karol Szyndzielorz, a Polish journalist and 1978 Nieman Fellow who worked as a reporter, foreign correspondent, broadcaster, and newsroom leader, died on May 12, 2026, at the age of 89.  Born…
May 29, 2026
Imprisoned Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu, NF ’07, in need of urgent healthcare

Imprisoned Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu, NF ’07, in need of urgent healthcare

Journalism organizations and Dong’s family call on Chinese authorities to grant a critical medical parole
May 12, 2026
The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard announces its 89th class of fellows

The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard announces its 89th class of fellows

The Nieman Foundation for Journalism has selected 22 talented journalists from around the world as members of the Class of 2027.  The 89th cohort of Nieman Fellows comprises reporters, editors, investigative…
May 5, 2026
Jack Bass, NF ’66, journalist, author, and historian who reported on race and politics in the American South, dies at 91

Jack Bass, NF ’66, journalist, author, and historian who reported on race and politics in the American South, dies at 91

Jack Bass, a leading newspaper reporter, academic, and author who covered the racial and political history of South Carolina and the American South, died from complications of Alzheimer’s disease on April 23,…
April 24, 2026
Dave McNeely, NF ’76, longtime chronicler of Texas politics, dies at 85

Dave McNeely, NF ’76, longtime chronicler of Texas politics, dies at 85

Dave McNeely, a reporter, author, educator, and columnist who covered Texas politics and government for six decades, died on August 30, 2025, in Austin, Texas. He was 85. Born on June…
April 20, 2026
Alfredo Corchado receives the 2026 I.F. Stone Medal for Journalistic Independence

Alfredo Corchado receives the 2026 I.F. Stone Medal for Journalistic Independence

Alfredo Corchado, executive editor of the Puente News Collaborative, has been chosen to receive the 2026 I.F. Stone Medal for Journalistic Independence in recognition of his work directing Puente’s innovative, partnership-driven approach to…
April 13, 2026
Digital security resources for journalists

Digital security resources for journalists

Now more than ever, journalists need to adopt strong digital security measures to protect their work, their sources, and themselves. Included below are links to websites that outline tools and…
February 23, 2026
The 2026 Nieman Fellows honor Gaza-based Palestinian journalists Shrouq Aila and Anas Baba with the Louis M. Lyons Award for Conscience and Integrity in Journalism

The 2026 Nieman Fellows honor Gaza-based Palestinian journalists Shrouq Aila and Anas Baba with the Louis M. Lyons Award for Conscience and Integrity in Journalism

The Nieman Fellows in the Class of 2026 have awarded the Louis M. Lyons Award for Conscience and Integrity in Journalism to two Palestinian journalists in Gaza: Anas Baba, a reporter…
February 13, 2026
The Nieman Foundation announces named fellowships for the Class of 2026

The Nieman Foundation announces named fellowships for the Class of 2026

The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard has announced its named fellowships for the Class of 2026. These fellowships are supported by foundation grants and endowed funds that provide important financial…
January 15, 2026